UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

Gaelic Rover made a promising start over timber when placed at Ayr on his Rules debut. This shorter trip is not certain to suit Ballyeaston, third over 2m4f at Aintree on his hurdling bow, so the vote goes to LE BEAU MADRIK. Second in both starts in bumpers, including at Cheltenham last month, Dan Skelton's charge is likely to feature in the finish once again now hurdling for the first time.
Prediction : 1st Le Beau Madrik 2nd Gaelic Rover 3rd Ballyeaston

The winner of four of his last six starts, HELLO JUDGE may not have finished yet, given the ease of his recent victory at Hexham. Only 3lb higher, Ann Hamilton's charge is taken to make the most of this drop in class and go in again. Maghlaak made a successful debut over fences at Southwell and he should have more to offer, while Carlisle runner-up Grand Geste will be sharper and could be in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Hello Judge 2nd Maghlaak 3rd Grand Geste

Tony Martin sends ZANNDABAD over from Ireland with a leading chance. Runner-up in this contest last year, the six-year-old opened his account over hurdles with a facile victory at Sedgefield last month and will take all the beating on today's terms. Just Golden will likely have learned plenty from his second at Uttoxeter. He could prove the main danger, ahead of Out Of The Woods and Get On George, who are penalised for winning at Hexham and Wetherby respectively.
Prediction : 1st Zanndabad 2nd Just Golden 3rd Out Of The Woods

THE BIG BREAC looks to have improved again over the summer, at least judging by his impressive chasing debut at Wetherby. He has been raised 7lb, plus he has to compete from 1lb out of the handicap, but there should be plenty more to come from him. Ribeye maintained his solid level of consistency when filling the runner-up berth behind a stablemate of the selection at the Charlie Hall meeting, while dour stayer Dom Of Mary started off for James Owen with a Kelso third over an inadequate trip.
Prediction : 1st The Big Breac 2nd Dom Of Mary 3rd Ribeye

The vibes surrounding Constitution Hill have been positive as he attempts to get his career back on track in a race he took in 2022 on his way to dominating the two-mile division. His problems since have been well documented and his Cheltenham and Aintree falls, as well as a lacklustre display at Punchestown, are still relatively fresh in the memory, and he now locks horns with a couple of unbeaten up-and-comers. Anzadam attempts to fill the sidelined State Man's shoes for the Mullins/Donnelly combination but THE NEW LION was so impressive when landing the Challow and Turners and, with his high cruising speed, he could be even better at this trip.
Prediction : 1st The New Lion 2nd Anzadam 3rd Constitution Hill

Brace For Landing is the one with his best days ahead of him, but a mark of 120 seems stiff enough for what he has actually achieved and it may be safer to side with SERIOUS OPERATOR. The C&D winner finished third behind a couple of progressive hurdlers at Aintree and this might not be quite as competitive. Homme Public switches back from chasing with a chance, while Hamsiyann remains nicely treated in this sphere if he can get his act together.
Prediction : 1st Serious Operator 2nd Brace For Landing 3rd Homme Public

JASMIN DE GRUGY has only finished outside the top two once since handicapping, and even then he was third. A trip to the Punchestown Festival back in the spring was rewarded with a silver medal in Listed company and he should have more to offer this campaign. Cruz Control struck on the Grand National card for the second year running and will be a threat if fully wound up. Deafening Silence also returns to the fray with claims, whereas Konfusion unseated at Haydock just last week and is out again for quick redemption.
Prediction : 1st Jasmin De Grugy 2nd Cruz Control 3rd Deafening Silence